Practice Building A Robust Argument: Techniques For Gathering And Integrating Evidence (3)

Practice: Building a Robust Argument: Techniques for Gathering and Integrating Evidence

Lesson 3Module 6: Crafting Effective Writing: Argumentative & Persuasive

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
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Consider whether the statement can be verified.
Question 2.
Name one way to assess the credibility of a source.
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Look for credentials of the author.
3Question 3.
What is a fact?
- Something that cannot be proven
- A verifiable piece of information
- A personal belief
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Think about what can be backed up with proof.
4Question 4.
True or False: All sources should be treated with the same level of credibility.
- True
- False
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Consider how you assess different sources.
Question 5.
You are writing about climate change. You found a statistic from an academic journal and a conflicting opinion from a popular blog. How do you decide which to use?
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Assess the credibility and reliability of each source.
Question 6.
Write a paragraph integrating evidence from a study you recently read about health benefits of exercise. Make sure to quote and paraphrase where appropriate.
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Focus on the flow of ideas when integrating evidence.

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